Western New York Heritage

Historian's Notebook: The Journey of Josiah Henson

By John H. Conlin - January 15, 2005

Josiah Henson's determination and eloquence fueled the Underground Railroad, and the real story behind the classic Uncle Tom's Cabin.

The full content is available in the Winter 2005 Issue.

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